Description

Marquis de Lafayette Autograph Letter Signed
"Lafayette". One page, in English, 7.75" x 9.75", Paris,
November 8, 1823, correspondent unnamed. In part, "My Dear Sir.
I have had the pleasure to write to you some weeks ago by friends
returning to England...wonder at the delay of your answer as I am
told Mr. Jones is expected from London. You have so kindly
undertaken to procure a Loan for me on the mortgage of my Louisiana
claim, the particulars of which are in your hands...With my Best
Respects to Mr. Williams and Compliments to you Brother I Have the
Honor to be very Sincerely and Affectionately Your Lafayette"
Lafayette was given land in Louisiana in 1803 by a U.S. government
grateful for his assistance in our Revolutionary War. Very fine
condition; minor folds. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.